While this move pits Spotify against the likes of HBO, who also makes original shows at a premium, it means Spotify can make real money rather than paying most of its profits to record companies as it does now. It also means excellent programming if HBO is anything to go by. Even the BBC is debuting shows on iPlayer – so you know it's the future. Expect to hear an official announcement in the next few months. The only question is, will the online TV revolution be expensive to the viewer?